There are 250,000 people in the UK who, because of disability, brain injury or age-related ill-health, need changing when they are out. But with only 1128 Changing Places nationally, more are needed.

Accessible Derbyshire’s Jane Carver, whose daughter Megan needs changing facilities, explained: “For families like ours, taking a trip out without a Changing Place being available can seem like climbing a mountain, so we climbed a mountain with a Changing Places kit to highlight the need for these vital facilities.

“Without Changing Places disabled people who want to go out face the prospect of being changed on a public toilet floor, or they have to stay at home. We are campaigning to encourage more businesses and organisations to provide them.”

Further information on Changing Places, for people to find out where they are and for organisations wanting to install a facility, can be found at www.changing-places.org.

The Peak District National Park Authority partnered with Accessible Derbyshire and Mobiloo to hire a mobile Changing Places unit for the day, sited at Castleton Visitor Centre, to support the event. Castleton Visitor Centre, which houses Castleton Historical Society museum and Blueberry café, is fully accessible and provide accessible toilet facilities.

Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, said: “We’re highlighting the importance of access for all by putting the focus of our National Parks Week (23-29 July) celebrations on accessibility with a wide range of opportunities for people who need wheelchairs, buggies and bikes to get around.

“We want everyone to be able to visit and enjoy the Peak District National Park: accessible walking paths, cycling routes and even boat trips are waiting to be discovered. Our trails and visitor centres are accessible and we provide a range of equipment for all abilities at our cycle hire centres.”